. Agricultural economics. Agriculture -- Economic aspects United States; Land tenure. METHODS OF STUDYING AGRICULTURAL QUESTIONS 431 unusually large number of hogs were fed, leaving a relatively short supply for the market. Before drawing conclusions, how- ever, other factors need be carefully investigated to make sure that other important forces were not operating simultaneously. These facts are presented in this form in order to illustrate this Graphic RtPRtSEMTAiioN of Prices or Livestock rttos on the Milvmaukei; Teed Market. TiM£ BrMcwTtti AA/o By YtA/rs < FiGXTRE 24. — In the winter of
. Agricultural economics. Agriculture -- Economic aspects United States; Land tenure. METHODS OF STUDYING AGRICULTURAL QUESTIONS 431 unusually large number of hogs were fed, leaving a relatively short supply for the market. Before drawing conclusions, how- ever, other factors need be carefully investigated to make sure that other important forces were not operating simultaneously. These facts are presented in this form in order to illustrate this Graphic RtPRtSEMTAiioN of Prices or Livestock rttos on the Milvmaukei; Teed Market. TiM£ BrMcwTtti AA/o By YtA/rs < FiGXTRE 24. — In the winter of 1916 and 1917 many dairy farmers were im- pressed with the idea that it would pay well to buy feed in the summer and store it for use in the winter. A study of this chart should make one better able to judge whether the conditions of the feed market in 1916 and 1917 were normal or exceptional. This is given to illustrate the way in which statistical study may be used in giving a broader basis for pass- ing judgment on a question of this kind. well-known method of putting statistical data in such form that their relations are easily comprehended. The experimental method. The experimental method may be used to throw light upon many problems in agricultural economics. For example, in order to carry on investigations in intensity of culture, this method must be employed. Some of the data essential to the analysis of the economic problems of the farm can be secured by keeping records upon farms under the management of intelligent farmers with whom it is possible to. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Taylor, Henry C. (Henry Charles), 1873-1969. New York : Macmillan
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